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Plumber Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$30.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,811/year ($4,318/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,360 Plumber jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Plumber salary of $63,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,811 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $63,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,462 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,872 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,535 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,811 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,318 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Louisiana?
- The median Plumber salary in Louisiana is $63,680 per year ($30.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,750 and $74,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $63,680, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $51,811 per year ($4,318 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 8,360 Plumber jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.